Hooligan's Grill in downtown Adrian to open Friday

Hooligan's Grill will feature food with an Irish and German flair in the space in downtown Adrian formerly occupied by the Barley House Tavern.

By John MulcahyDaily Telegram staff writer

The detailsThe Barley House Tavern, a long-time fixture in downtown Adrian, closed in July 2011. In April 2012, Erika Escue of Holland, Ohio, announced that she had bought the building and would open a new restaurant called Hooligan's Grill. In August, 2012, the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved a $91,540 loan to the project from the county's revolving business loan program. The restaurant was the first nonmanufacturing business to receive such a loan.

The progressEscue has remodeled the building extensively. Hooligan's will open to the public Friday, March 1, offering lunch and dinner. The restaurant will feature burgers, steaks and seafood "with an Irish and German flair," Escue said. Hooligan's also will serve alcohol. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. weekends. The restaurant will seat 110 people and will have 20 employees, Escue said.

COST This is a private project. Lenawee County provided a $91,540 loan to the project.COMPLETION DATE Hooligan's Grill is scheduled to open to the public Friday, March 1.FOR MORE INFORMATION You can visit the restaurant's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hooligansgrill.